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πρόθεσις G4286
G4286 is the Greek word πρόθεσις, transliterated próthesis. The King James Version most often renders it purpose.
What it means
a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God.
Where it comes from
from G4388 (προτίθεμαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: purpose, shew(-bread).
Verses using πρόθεσις
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 12:4 · KJV
How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
Mark 2:26 · KJV
How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
Luke 6:4 · KJV
How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?
Acts 11:23 · KJV
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Acts 27:13 · KJV
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
Romans 9:11 · KJV
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Ephesians 1:11 · KJV
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Ephesians 3:11 · KJV
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
2 Timothy 1:9 · KJV
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
2 Timothy 3:10 · KJV
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Hebrews 9:2 · KJV
For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4286 mean?
G4286 is the Greek word πρόθεσις (próthesis), meaning a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God.
How is G4286 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it purpose (7 times), shewbread (4 times).
How many times does G4286 appear in the Bible?
πρόθεσις (próthesis) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4286 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4388 (προτίθεμαι).
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